HALIFAX -- Marijuana remains the drug of choice for members of the Canadian army, based on the Force's latest blind drug testing report that also found cocaine is gaining popularity among some members.

Dozens of irrigation canals in Kandahar, once clogged with silt, are now brimming with water that's helping to improve the livelihoods of local farmers, says a report into one of Canada's signature development projects in Afghanistan.

Two-thirds of female sexual-assault victims who responded to a detailed survey said they lacked confidence in the criminal justice system -- pointing to a need for better support services, says a new federal study.

OTTAWA — Not one Canadian employer of temporary foreign workers has been inspected to date despite a Conservative government promise to do so during last year's initial overhaul of the controversial program.

"Our low-tax plan equals savings of nearly $3,400 for a typical family of 4."
— Facebook post by Finance Minister Joe Oliver, May 1
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OTTAWA — The Conservative government claims measures it has put in place since coming to power now save the average working family of four almost $3,400 each year in taxes.

By Patrick Smith
For The Ottawa Citizen
OTTAWA - The federal Access to Information Act that is supposed to help citizens obtain records from their government, is “terribly outdated and dysfunctional” and needs tweaking, if not a complete re-write, according to NDP MP Pat Martin.

By Patrick Smith
For The Ottawa Citizen
OTTAWA - Parliament, not the courts, must decide how long a federal department can wait before releasing records requested by a member of the public, according to a ruling this week.